‘Why is the government afraid?’: Stephen Colbert dissects a week of protest.
by By Adam Rosenberg Stephen Colbert kicked off his Friday episode of the Late Show with a monologue dissecting the past week of protest actions. The …
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Virtual internships and the Zoom skills you don’t learn in college
By Natasha Piñon With the spread of the coronavirus, summer internships — once a staple of collegiate and post-grad life — have dried up. Now, …
This workout device targets muscles you never even knew you had
By Veronika Kero TL;DR: Get the six-pack you’ve been dreaming about with the META 360 Legacy Pack Core-Based Trainer for $79.99, a 38% savings as …
Trump 'approves plan' to withdraw US troops from Germany
The US president reportedly wants to reduce the number of US soldiers in Germany by 9,500. Source:: https://news.yahoo.com/trump-approves-plan-withdraw-us-081642057.html
Save 95% on a lifetime subscription to this language learning app
By Joseph Green TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the language-learning app Mondly is on sale for £79, saving you 95% on list price. Learning used …
Denver police ordered to stop using tear gas and plastic bullets in protests
A U.S. District Court Judge ordered Denver police on Friday to stop using tear gas, plastic bullets and other “less-than-lethal” force such as flash grenades …
Learn to code with this beginner-friendly certification bundle
By Joseph Green TL;DR: The 2020 Learn to Code Certification Bundle is on sale for £30.72, saving you 98% on list price. It doesn’t take …
China urges citizens to shun Australia as dispute simmers
China is advising its citizens not to visit Australia, citing racial discrimination and violence against Asians, in what appears to be Beijing’s latest attempt to …
Fact check: Huntington Beach photos comparing coronavirus protest, BLM protest are real
A recent Facebook post compares two photos from protests at Huntington Beach, California. Source:: https://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-huntington-beach-photos-015754022.html
Fast-growing Madison Reed is eyeing men’s hair next; “We’re going to blow the doors off that market”
By Connie Loizos Amy Errett’s company, Madison Reed, sells women’s in-home hair coloring products. It may not sound like a glamorous business but, as it …
Lidar helps uncover an ancient, kilometer-long Mayan structure
By Devin Coldewey Lidar is fast becoming one of the most influential tools in archaeology, revealing things in a few hours what might have taken …
Lidar helps uncover an ancient, kilometer-long Mayan structure
By Devin Coldewey Lidar is fast becoming one of the most influential tools in archaeology, revealing things in a few hours what might have taken …
Aukey introduces an extremely compact 100w charger
By Brian Heater Let’s talk about chargers. They are, quite possibly, the least exciting thing about a computer. Don’t get me wrong. They’re necessary, obviously. …
‘The Help’ is currently the most watched movie on Netflix
By Alison Foreman Today in egregiously problematic, The Help is now the most watched movie on Netflix. As anti-racism protests continue across the country, media …
‘Insecure’ continues a tradition of excellence in Season 4
By Proma Khosla Some shows take time to improve, but the best of the best are born into this world flexing their brilliance. As viewers, …
How Not To Be A “Man”
By Rajiev Lal Addressed to men, for the benefit of women. If you are a male and are single/divorced/separated/married but available/in an open relationship/nursing a …
Watch this 5-second clip of lightning striking the Washington Monument
By Amanda Yeo Local news station WUSA 9‘s SkyCam recently captured video of the Washington Monument being struck by a powerful bolt of lightning, illuminating …
‘A lot more bullet than rubber’: Stephen Colbert targets violent police tactics at protests
By Amanda Yeo Thousands of people across the U.S. are currently protesting against police brutality and racism, sparked by the death of George Floyd. The …
Lawsuit aims to hold nebulous 'antifa' to blame for injuries
A conservative writer from Portland, Oregon, filed a lawsuit Thursday against purported elements of the nebulous, far-left militant groups collectively known as antifa, days after …
Joe Biden tops Trump in polls amid criticism over record
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s record on racial issues is complicated; Peter Doocy reports. Source:: https://news.yahoo.com/joe-biden-tops-trump-polls-230105043.html
Ethena raises $2 million in seed funding for smarter anti-harassment software
By Natasha Mascarenhas Corporate harassment training is often defined by mandatory annual workshops, stock photo-ridden curricula and, often, outdated scenarios. Harvard graduates Roxanne Petraeus and …
FTC fines kids’ app developer HyperBeard $150K for use of third-party ad trackers
By Sarah Perez The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced a settlement of $150,000 with HyperBeard, the developer of a collection of children’s mobile …
Curfews have a disturbing racist history
By (Deleted account) The curfews that rolled out across the country this week in reaction to police brutality protests mark a tragic milestone: Not since …
Singer performs ‘Bunker Boy,’ a catchy tune about Trump’s time in the bunker
By Nicole Gallucci There’s a new song inspired by Donald Trump’s recent and somewhat confusing trip to the White House bunker, and honestly? It’s catchy …
Eight months later, Facebook fulfills promise to label state-run media
By Rachel Kraus At long last, Facebook announced Thursday that it has started labeling “state-controlled media” on the social network. Labels noting that an outlet …
Coach’s summer sale is here — save up to 50% on bags, accessories, more
By Miller Kern TL;DR: Coach is running its summer sale, discounting select styles up to 50%. If you’re a shopaholic, the best part about transitioning …
Robert E Lee statue: Virginia governor announces removal of monument
Virginia’s governor says the monument to the Confederate general will be taken down in Richmond. Source:: https://news.yahoo.com/robert-e-lee-statue-virginia-161839841.html
Why you should worry about data transparency
By Walter Thompson Kevin Walkup Contributor Share on Twitter Kevin Walkup is President and COO of Harmonate, a data-services firm serving private funds. More posts …
Google says Iranian, Chinese hackers targeted Trump, Biden campaigns
By Zack Whittaker Google security researchers say they’ve identified efforts by at least two nation state-backed hackers against the Trump and Biden presidential campaigns. Shane …
Iran Frees U.S. Navy Vet after Two Years in Prison
A U.S. Navy veteran held in Iran for the past two years has been freed.Michael White, 48, was detained in July 2018 after traveling to …
Cowboy releases updated e-bike with new carbon belt
By Romain Dillet Electric-bike maker Cowboy has released a new iteration of its bike, the Cowboy 3. It’s a relatively small update that should make …
Hong Kong: Thousands defy ban to attend Tiananmen vigil
It comes as lawmakers approve a controversial bill criminalising insulting China’s national anthem. Source:: https://news.yahoo.com/hong-kong-lawmakers-pass-controversial-113243271.html
How to Make Your Photos Look Retro
By Denise Langenegger It’s interesting how with all the advancements we’ve made when it comes to photography, old school still has its appeal. We’ve moved …
A new Java-based ransomware targets Windows and Linux
By Zack Whittaker Security researchers have discovered a new kind of ransomware that uses a little-known Java file format to make it more difficult to …
10 Years Ago Today, SpaceX's Falcon 9 Blasted Off for the First Time
Source:: https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/g32758515/falcon-9-anniversary/
Google Search makes it easier to find what you’re looking for
By Stan Schroeder It’s happened to me a thousand times: I enter a query into Google Search, get exactly what I need right there in …
Global smartphone shipments set to drop 12% in 2020
By Brian Heater Another troubling report for the smartphone industry this week. This time the numbers come from IDC, which puts shipments at an 11.9% …
Google Nest WiFi vs. TP-Link Deco M9 Plus: Which mesh WiFi system is right for you?
By Alex Perry Staying at home has probably taught you some harsh lessons about the strength of your own WiFi signal. Thankfully, there are solutions. …
The Sonos Arc is an outstanding soundbar, on its own or with friends
By Darrell Etherington Sonos has been releasing new hardware at a remarkably consistent and frequent pace the past couple of years, and what’s even more …
PlayStation Now has hundreds of games to stream or download
By Joseph Green TL;DR: A 12-month subscription to PlayStation Now is on sale for £29.85 on ShopTo, saving you 40% on list price. PlayStation’s Day …
Hulu’s new interface upgrades the app from terrible to usable
By Alex Perry Hulu’s revamped user interface $5.99 per month (with ads) View Product The Good Better color palette • Faster navigation • Bigger • …
Fitbit gains FDA authorization for its low-cost emergency ventilator
By Darrell Etherington Fitbit has secured an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Fitbit Flow emergency ventilator. …
Nanox, maker of a low-cost scanning service to replace X-rays, expands Series B to $51M
By Ingrid Lunden A lot of the attention in medical technology today has been focused on tools and innovations that might help the world better …
Amazon reportedly considering $2 billion stake in Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel
By Manish Singh Amazon .com may follow its American peer Facebook’s footsteps in securing a slice of India’s booming telecom market. The e-commerce giant, which …
Meghan Markle on the killing of George Floyd: ‘The only wrong thing to say is to say nothing’
By Rachel Thompson Silence speaks volumes. But silence is not an option after the killing of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer …
Workshops, pitches and the shortlist of Europe’s hottest startups in The Europas Awards
By Mike Butcher Well the votes from the public and the judges are in and we can finally reveal the shortlist for The Europas Awards …
‘What A Day’ host Akilah Hughes on civil rights activist Constance Baker Motley
By Rachel Thompson This article has been published to coincide with an episode of Mashable’s new podcast, History Becomes Her. Listen here. Podcasting has a …
US says Alaska man laundered nearly $1B for Iran through UAE
Source:: https://news.yahoo.com/us-says-alaska-man-laundered-100930444.html
Apple might start offering Apple Music, TV+ and more as a single subscription bundle
By Stan Schroeder If you’re tired of paying for a dozen different online services every month, some relief may be coming. According to 9to5Mac, the …
China de-escalates airline spat with US
China said Thursday foreign airlines blocked from operating in the country over virus fears would be allowed to resume limited flights, apparently de-escalating a row …
Bored of your home workouts and no room for a Peloton? Check this out.
By Veronika Kero TL;DR: Stay fit at home with MoonRun: Portable Cardio Trainer with Virtual Running Apps for $249, a 37% savings as of June …
Amazon Air adds 12 new aircraft to its cargo fleet, expands its ground operations
By Catherine Shu Amazon announced today it has added 12 new cargo aircraft to Amazon Air, bringing its total fleet to more than 80 aircraft, …
Signal’s new blur tool will help hide protesters’ identities
By Amanda Yeo Secure messaging app Signal has announced a new in-app blur tool that will allow users to censor faces in photos before sharing …
6 of the best exercise bikes for keeping fit at home
By Joseph Green Working out and staying fit is difficult at the best of times, even with constant access to the gym and other health …
Fitbit has developed a ventilator to help COVID-19 patients
By Amanda Yeo Just like Dyson and NASA before it, Fitbit has now designed a ventilator in response to the coronavirus pandemic. … More about …
Pompeo aide tried to 'bully' ex-State Department watchdog and stop probe in Saudi arms deal, Dems say
The State Department’s inspector general is probing two highly contentious allegations that touch on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s actions. Source:: https://news.yahoo.com/ousted-state-department-ig-testifying-175100198.html
SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites and achieves a reusability record for a Falcon 9 booster
By Darrell Etherington SpaceX launched its second Falcon 9 rocket in the span of just four days on Wednesday at 9:25 PM EDT (6:25 PM …
Autopsy report shows Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19
A full autopsy of George Floyd, the handcuffed black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police, was released Wednesday and provides several clinical …
Google and Walmart’s PhonePe establish dominance in India’s mobile payments market as WhatsApp Pay struggles to launch
By Manish Singh In India, it’s Google and Walmart-owned PhonePe that are racing neck-and-neck to be the top player in the mobile payments market, while …
Encrypted Signal app downloads skyrocket amidst nationwide protests
By Jack Morse When the police state comes knocking, a little bit of privacy goes a long way. As peaceful protesters across the nation are …